Homemade Marinara Sauce
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
1
hourOur Italian friends call it gravy (right Michele)?!?! I am sure they will all agree that even though there are delicious sauces available to us in our grocery stores…it is so worth it to make your own. Nothing compares to homemade. Plus, it’s honestly pretty simple.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced ( we like vidalia onions)
4 cloves of garlic, minced
One 28 ounce can of crushed San Marzano tomatoes*
One 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. of tomato paste
1 tsp. of kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp. of freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium low heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
- Stir to combine and simmer uncovered over low heat for 1 hour.
Tips and Nutritional Value ( source: Healthline and joy Bauer)
- 1. San Marzano tomatoes is our preferred type of tomatoes but you can use any type that is convenient to you. San Marzano tomatoes are known for their sweetness and and lower acidity.
- 2. Tomatoes contain high amounts of antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to lowering the risk of cancer and heart disease. There are ongoing studies that suggest the lycopene in tomatoes also reduce inflammation.
- 3. Because lycopene reduces inflammation, it also prevents collagen breakdown which is the number one cause of wrinkles, and improves pigmentation and brown spots.
- 4. Add this sauce to your favorite pasta dish!!
